Longmont United Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

1950 Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501

Region: : CO - Boulder




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 148
Average amount Longmont United Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,054.00
Average amount Medicare paid Longmont United Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,525.00
Difference between what Longmont United Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,529.00
Hospital's Markup: 392%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1734 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%